Photography by Coen Wubbels It’s pitch dark when we wake up. For minutes, complete silence surrounds us—until the coffee maker starts gurgling. I pour two mugs of steaming hot liquid to warm us up and fill the thermos for the road. Our 26-year-old Toyota Starlet is ready to go, loaded with a hundred of our Forever Off Track books, a…

In this episode, Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady is joined by Coen from landcruising.adventure. In a world where gear doesn’t define the journey, Coen and his partner Karen have inspired many with their authentic travels. Join us on the podcast as Coen shares their unique approach to exploration, embracing simple joys and meaningful connections with people around the globe….

On our arrival in Japan, on the southern island of Kyushu, we needed to plot a general route for the coming months. We skimmed our two guidebooks and marked the possible-of-interest places on our Reise Know-How roadmap. Local information is always a welcome addition and Japan, we quickly learned, has a super-organized system of tourist information centers. You will find…

  It was a 4-year-old child who asked me the question first. A week before our departure, family and friends came to my house for a farewell party. The Land Cruiser stood on the lawn, proud and ready to be driven to Asia. Its doors and windows were open so everybody could glance or step inside, and the roof top…

It’s dry, hot, and profoundly remote. Just where we would expect to find Karin and Coen.

After 13+ years on the road Coen gives a run-down on his experiences with starter batteries.

A visit with a local family in the small town of Friesland

Is there anything better than a quiet repose in a swinging hammock?

How to handle bribes, bravado and other bouts with authority.

Behind the Fences in the World’s Biggest Wetland

Two weeks to cross a river.

Prepare for a long read: a 14-day border crossing isn’t simply told in a few words. Here’s part 1.

How would we travel without it? Coffee is for many of us an integral part of life on the road.

Our 2013 Overlanders of the Year tell us why they like skinny tires.

Coen Wubbles explains why they went with a classic cooker over the more modern alternatives.

On the road for more than a decade, Coen and Karin-Marijke talk about safe travel.

On the road for over a decade, Coen and Karin-Marijke have learned a thing or two about maintaining forward progress.

If you have been following Expedition Portal’s front page in the last few months, you’ll be familiar with Coen and Karin-Marijke of Landcruising Adventure. On the road since 2003, they’ve driven their Toyota BJ45 Land Cruiser through Europe, Asia, and South America taking their time to fully experience the landscapes and cultures they visit. A decade may seem like a long time to…

  Show Notes for Podcast Episode #57 Interviewing Ashley Giordano: Adventurer, Journalist, and Overlander Summary: In this podcast from the field, Scott interviews Ashley Giordano at the Overland Expo Mountain West. Ashley has traveled the length of the Americas overlanding with Desk to Glory, and is currently planning her next global adventure while balancing working from the road. This podcast…

Karin-Marijke & Coen overlanded parts of their 14-year journey with a fridge, but also years without a one. What is their verdict?